The exercises facilitate the use of single and double-strokes in both 16th- and 32nd-note bass drum patterns and include over twenty solo compositions for the drumset that incorporate the techniques learned in the book. Also included is a companion cd loaded with examples of many of the exercises and solos as demonstrated by the author, Joe Morton.

Leading drummers and drum publications, from Modern Drummer magazine to Gregg Bissonette and Zoro, have certified \'Double Pedal Gold\' as the “Gold” standard of double-pedal books. Modern Drummer stated:

\"If your goal is to be the next Donati, Mangini, or Lang, this book is a great place to start.”

Gregg Bissonette commented:

\"\'Double-Pedal Gold\' is a wonderful book on double bass drumming and a welcome addition to any drummer’s library.\"

Jazz legend, clinician and session/touring drummer Peter Erskine stated:

\"Joe Morton\'s \'Double-Pedal Gold\' book/cd set provides an excellent method for both short and long-term study goals related to learning and improving double-pedal bass drum skills. The exercises progress through a logical and well-thought out series of practice routines which should improve any drummer\'s abilities in this area.\"

Rick Latham, renowned author of \'Advanced Funk Studies\', said:

\"When I heard the accompanying cd, I was blown away! As a former student of mine, it\'s great to see Joe sharing some of his contemporary concepts that are pertinent and challenging.\"

And Zoro added:

\"In a meticulously organized and logical manner, Joe Morton gives drummers one of the most insightful, innovative and practical texts on the subject of double bass drumming in print. A monstorous work.\"

Features:

Hundreds of challenging exercises provide a step-by-stepl method to develop double-pedal technique.

Exercises facilitate the use of single and double-strokes in both 16th- and 32nd-note bass drum patterns.

Over twenty solo compositions for the drumset.

Companion cd with exercises and solos demonstrated by drummer, author and educator, Joe Morton.

How to order
Visit www.doublepedalgold.com or www.hudsonmusic.com for more info and ways to order your copy. Price is $24.95 (around € 17). Hudson Music dvds and books are distributed by the Hal Leonard Corp.